LAKE POWELL COST CALCULATOR
Houseboat and powerboat rentals, fuel, entrance and vessel fees, lodging, and tours — add it all up for your Lake Powell trip. Free, no sign-up.
Your trip
About $1,333 per person for 4 days on Lake Powell.
Biggest line item: Houseboat rental at $3,400.
Includes $100 Glen Canyon vessel pass to launch your motor.
Where the money goes
| Item | Basis | Cost* |
|---|---|---|
| Houseboat rental | 4 days on the water | $3,400 |
| Food & dining | 4 people × 4 days | $880 |
| Marina fuel | Highly usage-dependent estimate | $480 |
| Antelope Canyon tour | 4 × guided tour | $440 |
| Glen Canyon vessel pass | Required to launch a motor | $100 |
| Park entrance | 7-day Glen Canyon NRA pass | $30 |
| Total | 6 items | $5,330 |
*Estimates use 2026 midpoint rates out of Wahweap & Antelope Point marinas near Page, AZ. Houseboat, fuel, and lodging swing sharply with season and boat size. Verify current rates at nps.gov/glca and your marina before booking.
Lake Powell Cost FAQ
How much does a Lake Powell trip cost in 2026?
It depends entirely on whether you rent a houseboat. A drive-up day trip is cheap — a $30 Glen Canyon vehicle pass plus an Antelope Canyon tour. A week on a rented houseboat with a powerboat, fuel, and food easily runs several thousand dollars for a group. Use the calculator above to price your exact plan.
What does it cost to enter Glen Canyon / Lake Powell?
A private vehicle pays $30 for a 7-day Glen Canyon National Recreation Area pass, a motorcycle $25, and individuals on foot or bike $15 per person. The $80 America the Beautiful pass covers entrance for a year, but note it does NOT cover the separate boat launch (vessel) fee.
Do I need a separate boat pass to launch at Lake Powell?
Yes. Beyond the entrance fee, every motorized vessel needs a Glen Canyon Vessel Pass, priced by boat length: roughly $20/week for a jet ski or personal watercraft, $30/week for a powerboat 26 ft and under, and $100/week for a houseboat in the 41–60 ft class. Annual vessel passes are also available.
How much does it cost to rent a houseboat on Lake Powell?
Houseboats are the signature Lake Powell expense. Daily rates swing with size and season — from roughly $300/night for a smaller boat off-season to $1,300+/night for a large luxury houseboat at peak summer. Most rentals are booked as multi-day blocks, and fuel is billed separately at the marina.